Can US-Russia talks de-escalate tensions over Ukraine?
The presidents of the US and Russia will speak in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine. The candle was lit in memory of a patient who had recently died at the Ukrainian hospital. With rhetoric becoming harsh and fears of an invasion growing, Muscovites give their views on the crisis.
What do we know about Russia’s troop build-up in Ukraine?
What you need to know about Russia’s troop build-up along Ukraine’s borders. Russian officials downplay the threat to neighbouring Ukraine during high-stakes talks in Geneva. The high-stakes talks in Geneva may show if President Putin is serious about diplomacy – or war.
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Why did the US and Russia speak by phone over Ukraine?
Ukraine’s culture minister has described the portrayal of a character from Kyiv as “insulting”. The US and Russian presidents spoke by phone for almost an hour amid rising tensions over Ukraine. The presidents of the US and Russia will speak in a bid to de-escalate tensions over Ukraine.
Is Russia planning a’fake attack’on Ukraine?
Pentagon spokesman John Kirby said earlier in the day that U.S. officials believe Russia is planning to “stage a fake attack by Ukrainian military or intelligence forces against Russian sovereign territory or against Russian-speaking people to therefore justify their action as part of this fake attack.”
Is Ukraine becoming anti-Russia?
Ukraine is becoming ‘anti-Russia’, Putin says Russian president accuses Ukraine’s leaders of overseeing a ‘cleansing’ of the country’s political space. 14 May 2021 Ukraine says Russia still has 100,000 troops near its borders Russian troops remain positioned near eastern Ukraine and in Crimea despite pullback order, says state security chief.
Is Russia finally ready to reincorporate Ukraine into its sphere of influence?
The Russian troops assembled at its border with Ukraine sends a clear signal to Kyiv, Europe, and the United States that Russia might finally be ready to reincorporate Ukraine into Russia’s sphere of influence, severely increasing the risk of a major military escalation in Europe’s eastern frontier.